What places should I see and what should I eat when visiting Great Britain?

Most guidebooks will outline an itinerary for you which gives an idea of how long to spend in each place and how long it takes to travel between them. Rick Steves in particular spells out an excellent tour in his 2-22 days series.

It all depends on what interests you at the end of the day. I think too many people come to a place like London with the attitude of 'right, London is famous for this, so I've got to see it too' (things like Changing of the Guard, Madame Tussauds, Piccadilly Circus, etc).

I think it's more important to see what you would find interesting. Think about your hobbies, then see about finding museums or places associated with what you enjoy. Besides, if you think about why these tired landmarks and activities seem famous, it's may be because of a Disney movie...and if that's your only reason you're bound to be disappointed!

If you're not fussed about art or history but find yourself in London's National Gallery or the British Museum, ask the staff if they can recommend items related to your interests. For instance, maybe you're mad about horses? You will find superb paintings and sculptures of horses in the National and British Museum which you might find more fascinating than a Monet or mummy.

London is the type of place you can visit many times and never see it all, but in 3 days you can skim the highlights. They are famous for their many ethnic food options from all over the world.

You should see an historic cathedral city, like York or Canterbury. You may be interested in one of the university towns, Oxford or Cambridge. These smaller cities are famous for their teashops and cafes, like Bettys in York which make all their own cakes and do wonderful teas, coffees and breakfasts.

Edinburgh, Newcastle and Bristol are probably Britain's three most beautiful big cities with lots of museums, nightlife, shopping and pleasant streets to stroll. You will find many excellent pubs that serve 'pub grub' (simple, filling food like meat pies, sausage and mash, Yorkshire puddings with gravy, etc).

Manchester and Liverpool are exciting, vibrant cities. Maybe not as pretty as Edinburgh but with fewer tourists and a more friendly welcome. Both cities have large Chinatowns. Manchester also has the 'curry mile' of restaurants and is famous for its fish and chips.

For gorgeous and easily accessible scenery, try the central Lake District around Ambleside and Grasmere. Again, lots of teashops!

I have not seen much of Wales. I hear Cardiff can be fun. There are many huge castles scattered around. The walls of one, at Conwy, encircle an entire village!

I have only been to Edinburgh and Dunfermline in Scotland. Edinburgh is gorgeous and deserves 2 days at least. I hear Glasgow is great to visit too, plus it has easy access to the Highlands by train.

London, Bath, Liverpool. Lake District< Edinburgh.Loch ness York,

Blackpool, Cornwall or wales for scenery.

Full English Breakfast is a must.

Roast beef with Yorkshire Pudding on Sunday

Fish and Chips by the seaside.

Cornish Pastie and cream tea in Cornwall

Haggis in Scotland.

English Sausages with mash potato fried onions - any good cafe.

Pie and mash with liquer in London.

Chinese meal in Chinatown - London.

Indian Curry - Southhall or Brick Lane - London.

My well known spot to spend the day is the national Gallery of artwork in Trafalgar sq. and at night - visit the Covent backyard Opera homestead. From London you are able to seize a Bus to Oxford - they go away each twenty minutes. In Oxford you are able to visit the Ashmolean Museum and have lunch on the Randolph and get inebriated interior the Morse Bar.

Stone Henge, Fish&chips

You and me ain't gonna live long enough. Can you tie it down a bit and I will try to help.

I'm in the London Suburbs but widely travelled.

Suggest you resubmit.

Ian M

an authentic English 'full breakfast' - sausage, beans, bacon, eggs, mushrooms - and don't forget the bubble and squeak and black pudding.

Hull is a must!